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How much do flights to Bucharest cost?
Getting from Bucharest airport to the city center
Fastest options: Express Bus 783 and taxi. Best value: public bus lines 783 and N783.
Transport Option | Typical time | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
25-40 min | lei 4-lei 8 (single trip or day pass; pay with contactless or STB card) | every 15–20 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
30-50 min | lei 4-lei 8 (same fare as daytime bus) | every 40 min overnight (traffic dependent) | late night arrivals | |
20-45 min | lei 50-lei 100 (metered; use official taxi kiosks in arrivals) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
20-45 min | lei 40-lei 90 (app-based; prices vary with demand) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app users seeking flexibility | |
20-45 min | lei 45-lei 95 (app-based; prices vary with demand) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | international travelers | |
20-45 min | lei 100-lei 200 (fixed price; book in advance) | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups or business travelers | |
20-45 min | lei 100-lei 250 (per day; varies by vehicle and provider) | on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent) | exploring beyond the city |
Notes:
- Prices in RON (approximately 1 USD = 4.5 RON); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Express Bus 783 runs between the airport and Piața Unirii via Piața Victoriei. Validate your ticket on board.
- Use only official taxi kiosks inside the arrivals hall to avoid unlicensed drivers.
- Traffic congestion can significantly increase journey times, especially during rush hours.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Bucharest
Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | UAE | EK | No |
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| Wizz Air Malta | WMT | W4 | No |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes |
| Wizz Air | WZZ | W6 | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Bucharest
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 3°C | -2°C |
| February | 6°C | 0°C |
| March | 12°C | 3°C |
| April | 18°C | 7°C |
| May | 22°C | 12°C |
| June | 27°C | 17°C |
| July | 30°C | 19°C |
| August | 31°C | 19°C |
| September | 25°C | 15°C |
| October | 17°C | 10°C |
| November | 11°C | 5°C |
| December | 5°C | 0°C |
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